Douglas Yearley

Rise in US Home Sales Reflects Steady Improvement

Americans bought more homes in July than in June, the latest evidence that the housing market is slowly, but steadily, improving. Sales of previously occupied homes rose 2.3 percent in July.

Toll Brothers 3Q Profit Rises, Delivers More Homes

Toll Brothers' net income rose 46 percent in the third quarter as it delivered more homes at higher prices. It also had lower write-downs during the period.